…State signed off on the ChemChina purchase of Syngenta last year but that deal still faces more scrutiny in other countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…for U.S. producers through new agreements. As the Trump Administration assembles its team and policies, U.S. agricultural trade interests must be maintained, not only in existing markets but by expanding…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…years, according to government trade data released today and analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Brazil was the top market again in November, followed by Canada and China. Year-to-date exports…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…of Hutmacher’s story. “Extension Cotton Specialists are the backbone of our industry, providing leadership in our industry and the collaboration our growers need,” says Kenny Melton, PhD., Bayer Western Regional…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, and other public and private U.S. research organizations. Research funded through this program will support projects that address the challenges surrounding the…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…that advocates for changes within the department. More information about the Office of the Ombudsperson is available at USDA dot gov slash ombudsperson. (www.usda.gov/ombudsperson). From the National Association of Farm…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…But in a meeting with Midwest Senators Thursday, Pruitt said he would “follow the law” when it comes to the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…believe if Trump does retract from NAFTA, Canada would be unlikely to negotiate a better trade deal with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…Corp., and Lance Kotschwar, chief ethics & compliance officer and vice president for government and industry affairs at the Gavilon Group. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…WOTUS rule would bring more waterways and wetlands under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, agricultural groups say. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations fear it could bring widespread restrictions on…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…the deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…the opportunity.” House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway, a Texas Republican, thanked Massad in a statement Wednesday. Conaway said: “Tim has given agricultural producers and processors a seat at the…
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…cannot come until after Trump is sworn in, most President-elect’s have announced who the nominee will be well before Inauguration Day. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….